Jewelry bag

ABSTRACT

A jewelry carrying bag is formed of a sheet of flexible material having a central jewelry storage zone and a pair of side flaps which are foldable to cover the central zone. A support flap or strip is secured to the central storage zone of the bag and includes means for securing a piece of jewelry to the flap so that the jewelry will be securely mounted on the central support zone of the bag. The side flaps of the sheet can then be folded over the jewelry on the central support zone and the bag then rolled into a compact configuration for easy carrying.

United States Patent 1 Shammas JEWELRY BAG [76] Inventor: AntoineShammas, 66 Trinity FL,

New York, NY.

[22] Filed: June 12, 1973 21 Appl. No.: 369,310

[52] US. Cl 150/52 R; 206/76; 206/45.l4;

206/479 [51] Int. Cl. B65D 85/02 [58] Field of Search 150/52 R, 52 C;206/75,

[451 Aug. 19, 1975 2,545,611 3/1951 Flannery 150/52 R X 3,024,824 3/1962Bass 3,525,376 8/1970 Muhlhauser 150/52 R 5 7 ABSTRACT A jewelrycarrying bag is formed of a sheet of flexible material having a centraljewelry storage zone and a pair of side flaps which are foldable tocover the central zone. A support flap or strip is secured to thecentral storage zone of the bag and includes means for securing a pieceof jewelry to the flap so that the jewelry will be securely mounted onthe central support zone of the bag. The side flaps of the sheet canthen be folded over the jewelry on the central support zone and the bagthen rolled into a compact configuration for easy carrying.

18 Claims, 11 Drawing Figures PATENTEU Ans-1 ems .9 0.060

SHEET 1 OF 3 PATENTEDAUBYI ems 3.900.060

sum 3 OF 3 JEWELRY BAG The present invention relates to jewelry displaydevices, and more particularly to a readily transported jewelry displaybag.

In the jewelry industry it is often necessary for proprietors orsalesmen to transport jewelry from one location or store to another andthus convenient jewelry carrying bags or cases arenecessary. This isparticularly true for example with traveling jewelry salesmen who carrya relatively large quantity of jewelry items with them at all times inorder to display their goods from place to place for the purposes ofobtaining orders. Similarly, in custom jewelry operations,jewels areoften times carried to the home of individual customers for display.Typically, in such situations, the jewels are carried in individualconventional jewelry boxes or are simply placed together in a common boxor bag for transport and safekeeping. These previously proposed carriersgenerally do not lend themselves to a proper display of all of the itemsof comparable jewelry being displayed by the salesman since they do nothave individual mounting or holding devices for the separate piecesofjewelry. Moreover, because the jewelry is normally simply placedloosely in the carrier box or bag, or frictionally engaged in recessesin the jewelry box in the conventional manner, it is quite possible thatindividual pieces of jewelry may fall from the box or bag and becomelost should the box be dropped. Further, with such bags or boxes thejewelry can be easily stolen during display by persons looking at thejewelry since the pieces ofjewelry can be relatively easily taken from adisplay box or bag in which they are loosely placed.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide ajewelry bag for transporting and displaying articles of jewelry which isrelatively economical in manufacture and which prevents inadvertent lossor thefts from the bag.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a display bag forjewelry in which individual articles of jewelry are held in fixedpositions within the bag.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a jewelry bag orpouch by which individual articles of jewelry can be safely displayedand transported.

In one embodiment of the present invention these objects areaccomplished by the provision of a relatively flexible carrying baghaving a central jewelry mounting zone and side flaps which are foldableover the mounting zone in order to cover the jewels when the bag is notin use. The bag itself is foldable so that it can be rolled up into acompact configuration for transport and carrying and in addition haselastic loops or tie strings or the like by which the bag is held in itsclosed compact configuration. In order to securely support the jewelryon the central zone of the bag, the bag is provided with a plurality ofpairs of support flaps secured to the central zone thereof. The supportflaps in each pair are provided with cooperating male and female snapmembers so that a piece ofjewelry, such as a ring or the like, can besuperimposed over one of the snap members, between two adjacent supportflaps, with the snapmembers therein being snapped together in fasteningrelationship. As a result, the ring or other piece ofjewelry is heldfirmly in place by the snap members between the supporting flaps.Accordingly, the jewelry cannot inadvertently fall from the supportmember and cannot be readily removed therefrom.

The above, and other objects, features and advantages of the presentinvention will be apparent in the following detailed description of anillustrative embodiment thereof which is to be read in connection withthe accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of ajewelry display bag constructed inaccordance with one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line 2-2 of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the bag of FIG. 1 rolled into itstransporting configuration;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a jewelry display bag constructed inaccordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4A is a perspective view of the display bag of FIG. 4 shown in itspartially closed configuration;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a display tray constructed in accordancewith another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a partial perspective view, similar to FIG. 1, of a jewelrydisplay bag constructed in accordance with yet another embodiment of thepresent invention;

FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along lin 7-7 of FIG.

FIG. 8 is a partial perspective view of a jewelry display bagconstructed in accordance with another embodiment of the presentinvention; FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line 99 of FIG. 8; and

FIG. 10 is a partial perspective view, similar to FIG. 8, of a jewelrydisplay bag constructed in' accordance with still another embodiment ofthe present invention.

Referring now to the drawing in detail, and initially to FIG. 1 thereof,it will be seen that a jewelry display bag 10, constructed in accordancewith the present invention, includes a generally rectangular sheet 12formed of a flexible fabric material. Preferably, sheet 12 comprises asingle sheet of material which defines a central zone 14 and a pair ofside flaps 16 that are adopted to be folded over the central zone 14, asindicated in phantom lines in the drawing. The side flaps are defined asdiscrete members of thebag by folding the sheet material 12 alonglongitudinally spaced lines 15 to define small longitudinal folds 17which are sewn in any convenient manner to provide the central mountingzone 14 therebetween.Alternatively flaps 16 can be provided as separatesheet members sewn to central sheet 12 defining zone 14.

Central mounting zone 14 of sheet l2'includes a plurality of jewelrysupporting members 18 secured thereto for the purpose of holdingindividual pieces of jewelry on the display bag, as more fully describedhereinafter. With the pieces of jewelry secured on support members 18,the flaps 16 can be folded over to cover the jewelry and the bags canthen be rolled into a compact configuration for storage ortransportation, as seen in FIG. 3. In this regard, the central zone 14of the bag is provided with a pair of elastic loops 20 secured theretoin any convenient manner, i.e., for example by stitching to one endthereof. These loops can then be placed about the periphery of therolled up bag; in the manner illustrated in FIG. 3, to keep the bag inits compact configuration.

In the illustrative embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 1, supportflaps 18 are formed from a flexible fabric material similar to that ofthe material of which the sheet 12 is formed. As seen more clearly inFIG. 2

3 of the drawings, support flaps 18 comprise a pair of cooperating flaps22, 24, each of which is formed of a flexible fabric material stripfolded over upon itself. The ends 26 of the strips are sewn togetheralong a stitching path 28 to the center mounting zone 14 of the sheet12. Each of the pairs of flaps 22, 24 are sewn in spaced relation toeach other, as seen in FIG. 1, along generally parallel lines extendingperpendicular to the longitudinal direction or long dimension of thesheet.

Referring again to FIG. 2 of the drawing it is seen that the flaps 22,24 have female and male snap members 30, 32 respectively securedthereto. These snap members are of conventional construction and aresecured to the flaps in any convenient manner as would be apparent tothose skilled in the art. Preferably, a plurality of these snapstructures are secured in predetermined spaced relation to thecooperating flaps 22, 24, in each of the rows of flaps 18, as seen inFIG. 1. By this arrangement, a piece of jewelry such as a ring or thelike can be placed in superimposed relation about one of the snapassemblies 30, 32 and then the snap elements can be secured together tohold the ring in a fixed position between their associated flap members22, 24. As a result, the ring is held securely in position in thedisplay bag and yet is exposed to view. By the provision of the snapfasteners 30, 32 it is seen that the ring cannot inadvertently fall fromthe display bag when the bag is opened, nor can it be readily removedtherefrom by a thief.

It is noted that the illustrative embodiment of the invention shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 of the drawings illustrates the snap fasteners 30, 32spaced relatively closely together, for the purpose of displaying ringsin the display bag 10. However, it is to be understood that the spacingbetween the snap fasteners can be selected as desired depending upon thetype of jewelry to be displayed in the bag. Thus, for example, ifbracelets or the like were to be carried and displayed in the bag 10,then less snap fasteners would be used in order to provide sufficientroom between fasteners for the larger bracelets.

As mentioned, because the bag is formed ofa flexible material, as arethe flaps 22, 24, the bag can be conveniently rolled up into a compactconfiguration. Preferably, the bag is rolled along an axis which extendsparallel to the path of stitching 28 of the flaps 22, 24 to the bag 14.This provides a less bulky configuration when the bag is rolled up, inthe manner illustrated in FIG. 3.

Another embodiment of the invention is illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 4A ofthe drawing wherein it is seen that a display bag 40 is provided whichis intended for the purpose of transporting and displaying a single ringor other article of jewelry. This is particularly useful in customjewelry operations where a single item is to be shown to a prospectivecustomer at his home. Alternatively, this embodiment of the invention isuseful in lieu of the conventional ring case provided by jewelers when aring or the like is sold to a customer.

As seen in FIG. 4A, the display bag 40 comprises a relatively squarestructure which may be formed of one or two pieces of flexible material.In the illustrative embodiment of the invention, the display bag isformed from an upper sheet of material 42 and a lower sheet 44 sewntogether about the periphery 46 thereof, in any convenient manner. Thesesheets provide a central mounting zone 52 corresponding to zone 14described above for mounting individual pieces of jewelry thereon.Preferably, this mounting zone is defined by a square reinforcing memberof cardboard or stiff fabric 47 positioned between sheets 42 and 44 andsewn thereto along its periphery 49 in the position shown in FIG. 4.

The diametrically opposed corners 48 and 50 of the bag are each providedwith conventional male and female snap fasteners, so that these edgecorners can be folded over the central mounting zone 52 of the bag, asseen in FIG. 4A. In this manner, the central mounting zone 52 on whichthe piece of jewelry is mounted is covered and the piece of jewelry isprotected.

Display bag 40 is provided with a pair of supporting flaps 54, similarto those illustrated in FIG. 2 of the drawing. In this embodiment,however, since only a single piece ofjewelry is to be displayed, thefolded over flaps 22, 24 of the pair 54, are relatively narrow in widthand have a single snap fastener assembly 30, 32 secured respectivelythereto. Where bag 40 is formed of upper and lower sheets of material,as illustrated in FIGS. 4, the ends 26 of the flaps 22, 24 can beinserted through a slot 56 in the upper sheet 42, into position betweenthe upper and lower sheets, and sewn to both of the sheets in anyconvenient manner. This arrangement provides a more pleasing and neatappearance for the display bag.

It is contemplated that the bag 40 shown in FIG. 4 of the drawings andthe bags of each of the other embodiments of the present invention canbe formed of any suitable soft and preferably velvet-like material, inorder to protect the jewelry and avoid damaging scratches thereon.

In another embodiment of the invention, shown in FIG. 5 of the drawings,the supporting structure utilized in the display bag of FIG. lis adaptedfor placement in a relatively rigid display case or box 60, formed ofconventional construction. In this embodiment, the side flaps 16 of thebag of FIG. 1 are eliminated and simply the central zone 14 thereof isprovided, secured in any convenient manner to the base of the box.Central zone 14 is provided with pairs of flaps 22, 24 having male andfemale snap members 30, 32 secured thereto in substantially the samemanner as illustrated in FIG. 2 of the drawings for the purpose ofsecuring and displaying rings or the like in box 60. This structure maybe utilized for example in display cases at jewelry stores or the likeor may be provided with a top in a conventional manner for the purposeof transporting the jewelry. In either case, the desirable ends achievedby the structure of the invention are accomplished in that the jewelryis securely held in a fixed position in a display case and cannot bereadily or inadvertently removed from between the support flaps. Thatis, the male and female snap members must be physically displaced fromone another before the ring or other article of jewelry can be removed.The fact that the snap members must be physically disengaged to removethe ring will discourage possible thefts of the jewelry. In addition,the force required to disengage the snaps is such that the snaps willnot open under normal impacts, so that even if the case is dropped therings will not fall from between their associated flaps.

It is noted that since display case 60 of FIG. 5 will not be folded inthe manner of the bag of FIG. I, flaps 22, 24, may be reinforced bystifiening sheets of cardboard, paper or plastic or the like, betweenthe folds of each of the flaps. This will assist in maintaining theflaps in a generally vertical position in the box for purposes ofdisplay.

Another embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 6 and7 of the drawing wherein it is seen that a display bag 70 having acentral zone 14 and a pair of side flaps 16, similar to that of the bag10 of FIG. 1, is provided with a plurality of support flaps 72 securedto central zone 14 transversely of the longitudinal direction thereof.The flaps 72, are similar in construction to the flaps 22, 24 andcomprise folded over strips of flexible material so that their ends 26are se cured along stitching paths 28 to the central zone 14 of the bag.This construction of the present invention is used to secure largersized jewelry, such as clips, tie tacks or the like, to the flaps in thebag. This is accom plished by providing apertures 74 in predeterminedspaced locations along the length of each of the flaps 72. By thisconstruction, the pin 76 of a broach 78 or the like can be insertedthrough the aperture 74 for connection to its cooperating hook 80 in theconventional manner.

It is noted that in order to keep the apertures 74 in each of the sidesof the flap 72 in alignment, so as to facilitate insertion of ,pin 76therein. the sides of the flaps can be sewn along lines 82 between eachof the apertures 74, in order to limit the amount of movement betweenthe sides of each flap.

The display bag of FIG. 6 is similar in operation to that of FIG. 1 inthat the side flaps 16 thereof can be folded over central zone 14, toprotect the-jewelry mounted thereon, and the bag then can be rolled upinto a compact configuration similar to that illustrated in FIG. 3 ofthe drawings. In this connection one of the ends 84 of the bag 70 can beprovided with resilient loops 20, such as that shown in FIG. 1 of thedrawing, in order to hold the bag in its rolled up configuration.Alternatively, the edge of the bagcan be provided with conventional tiestrings or the like.

FIGS. 8 and 9 0f the drawings illustrate yet another embodiment'of theinvention which is adapted to hold bracelets. broaches and'the like thatcan'be opened and placed in a flat or extended configuration. As seentherein, the display bag 1'00 constructed for this purpose includes acentral zone 14 and a pair of side flaps 16 which are foldable over thecentral zone. In addition, the central zone is covered by a sheet ofsimilarly flexible material 102 which in turn is folded at predeterminedspaced locations along the length of the bag to define flaps 104therealong extending generally parallel to each other and perpendicularto the length of the bag in order to facilitate rolling up of the bag.

Flaps 104 are sewn together adjacent their base 106, along stitchingpaths 108, so that the flaps extend upwardly from sheet 102 to definepockets or spaces 110 therebetween. A pair of elastic bands 112 aresecured at their ends 114 to sheet 104 (only one end of each of thebands is shown in FIG. 8) at the endmost flap 104, by stitching paths108, as seen in FIG. 9. These elastic bands extend through apertures 116formed in the flaps 104 adjacent their bases, so as to extend acrosseach of the pockets 110. By this construction a bracelet 118 or the likecan be laid flat in each of the pockets or spaces 110 with the endsthereof below the respective elastic bands 1114. The latter hold thebracelet against sheet 102 and prevent the bracelet from falling fromthe bag when it is open. They also prevent rapid removal of the braceletfrom the bag by a thief.

Bag is similar to the bags of FIGS. 1 and 6 in that the bag can beclosed by folding flaps 16 over central zone 14 and rolling the sameinto the compact configuration similar tothat shown in FIG. 3. Inaddition, either of the ends 120 of the bag can be provided with loopssimilar to the loops 20 of the embodiment of FIG. 1, which will hold thebag in its rolled up configuration. Alternatively, the ends 120 of thebag can be provided with tie strings for the same purpose.

Yet another embodiment of the invention is illustrated in FIG. 10 of thedrawings wherein a jewelry display bag is provided which is also formedof a single sheet of flexible fabric material and sewn together alongfolds 17 to define a central zone 14 and a pair of side flaps 16. Inthis embodiment of the invention a supporting flap 132 is provided alongthe line of juncture 134 (i.e., one of the folds 17) between the centralzone 14 and one of the flaps 16. the flap 134 is formed of a flexiblefabric material similar to that of the material of the bag 130, and issimply a strip of material folded over upon itself and sewn to the bagat its ends along the line 134. A plurality of male and female snapmembers 136, 138 are provided for cooperation with each other in the bag130. In the illustrative embodiment, the male members 136 are secured tothe flap 132, while the female members B8 are secured to the end 140 ofa flexible connecting string 142 in any convenient manner. The oppositeend of connecting strings 142 are secured to flap 132 adjacent theirassociated male snap members 136. In this manner, the female members 138can be secured to the male members 136 to define a loop, as illustratedat 144 in FIG. 10, which is adapted to hold jewelry in the bag. It iscontemplated that this embodiment of the invention can be used to holdrings, and/or necklaces or the like which can be secured into a loop. Inthis manner, it will be appreciated that a plurality of such necklacescan be placed in adjacent loops 144 along the length of flap 132 andwhen the bag is opened the necklaces will lie down adjacent one anotherfor easy viewing. This is a substantial improvement over previouslyproposed transported display bags and the like wherein such necklacesare normally simply placed together loosely in a common box.

The display bag of FIG. 10 can also be folded up in the manner describedwith respect to the other bags, in that the flaps 16 can be folded overon top of .he central zone 14 and the entire bag rolled up into acompact arrangement similar to that shown in FIG. 3 of the drawings.Again, the end of the display bag can be provided with loops 20 or tiestrings, for use in maintaining the bag in its rolled up configuration.

Accordingly, it is seen that relatively simple and inexpensive jewelrybag constructions are provided which are adapted to maintain individualpieces of jewelry securely within the bag and yet hold them in separatelocations for easy viewing. In addition, by the structure of theinvention, jewelry cannot become inadvertently displaced from the bag ifdropped, nor can they be readily removed from the bag.

Although illustrative embodiments of the invention have been describedherein with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is to beunderstood that the invention is not limited to that precise embodiment.and that various changes and modifications may be effected therein byone skilled in the art without departing from the scope or spirit ofthis invention.

What is claimed is:

1. A jewelry display and carrying bag comprising a sheet of flexiblematerial having a central zone and at least two side flaps foldable oversaid central zone for covering the same, and means defining at least oneflexible support flap secured to said central zone of said sheet forsupporting a piece of jewelry on said sheet, said supporting meansincluding means operable for securing a piece of jewelry to saidflexible support flap and comprising at least two adjacent andoperatively associated flexible support flaps; said securing meanscomprising at least one pair of cooperating male and female snap memberssecured respectively to said support flaps, whereby said snaps areadapted to be snapped together within the periphery of a piece ofjewelry to hold said piece of jewelry between said support flaps and onsaid central zone.

2. The bag as defined in claim 1 including means for holding said bag ina rolled up configuration.

3. The bag as defined in claim I wherein said supporting means comprisesa plurality of parallely extending pairs of adjacent and operativelyassociated flexible support flaps secured to said central zone of saidsheet and wherein said supporting means comprises a plurality of pairsof cooperating male and female snap members secured respectively inopposed relation on the support flaps of each of said pairs of supportflaps in predetermined spaced relation to each other, whereby each ofsaid pairs of snap members is adapted to be snapped together within theperiphery of a piece of jewelry to respectively hold pieces of jewelrybetween their associated support flaps.

4. The bag as defined in claim 3 wherein each of said flexible supportflaps comprises a folded piece of flexible material.

5. The bag as defined in claim 4 wherein the two support flaps in eachof said operatively associated pairs of support flaps are sewn togetherand to said central zone along a common stitching path.

6. The bag as defined in claim 5 wherein said side flaps are foldableover said support flaps and said central zone and said sheet of flexiblematerial is adapted to be rolled over upon itself along an axisextending parallel to said stitching path.

7. The bag as defined in claim 6 including at least one elastic loopsecured to one end of said central zone for surrounding and maintainingsaid bag in its rolled up configuration.

8. The jewelry bag as defined in claim I wherein said sheet of flexiblematerial is generally square in plan and said side flaps comprise fourgenerally triangular corner portions thereof.

9. Thejewelry bag as defined in claim 8 including cooperating fasteningmeans mounted at diametrically opposed comers of said sheet for securingsaid corners together over said central zone.

10. The bag as defined in claim I wherein said support flaps eachcomprises a folded piece of flexible material sewn together at one endin operatively associated pairs to said central zone.

11. The jewelry bag as defined in claim I wherein said support flapseach comprises a piece of folded material sewn at one end to saidcentral zone of said sheet.

12. The jewelry bag as defined in claim 11 including a plurality ofsupport flaps secured to said central zone in spaced parallely extendingrelation.

13. The bag as defined in claim 12 wherein said side flaps are foldableover said support flaps and said central zone and said sheet of flexiblematerial is adapted to be rolled over upon itself along an axisextending parallel to said stitching path.

14. The bag as defined in claim 13 including at least one elastic loopsecured to one end of said central zone for surrounding and maintainingsaid bag in its rolled up configuration.

'15. The bag as defined in claim 1 including at least one elastic loopsecured. to one end of said central zone for surrounding andmaintainingsaid bag in its rolled up configuration.

16. A device for supporting and storing jewelry comprising a firstrelatively flat mounting sheet. at least one pair of operativelyassociated jewelry. support flaps secured to said mounting sheet, andsecuring means mounted on said flaps for securing individual pieces ofjewelry between said'pair of flaps; said securing means comprisingcooperating male, and female snap members respectively mounted on theopposite flaps of said pair of cooperating flaps.

17. The device as defined in claim 16 including a plurality of parallelyextending pairs of operatively associated jewelry support flaps and aplurality of said male and female snap members mounted on said flaps inpredetermined spaced locations. 7

18. The device as defined in claim 17 including a relatively rigidcontainer, having a flat base, said mounting sheet being secured to saidbase for support thereby.

1. A jewelry display and carrying bag comprising a sheet of flexiblematerial having a central zone and at least two side flaps foldable oversaid central zone for covering the same, and means defining at least oneflexible support flap secured to said central zone of said sheet forsupporting a piece of jewelry on said sheet, said supporting meansincluding means operable for securing a piece of jewelry to saidflexible support flap and comprising at least two adjacent andoperatively associated flexible support flaps; said securing meanscomprising at least one pair of cooperating male and female snap memberssecured respectively to said support flaps, whereby said snaps areadapted to be snapped together within the periphery of a piece ofjewelry to hold said piece of jewelry between said support flaps and onsaid central zone.
 2. The bag as defined in claim 1 including means forholding said bag in a rolled up configuration.
 3. The bag as defined inclaim 1 wherein said supporting means comprises a plurality of parallelyextending pairs of adjacent and operatively associated flexible supportflaps secured to said central zone of said sheet and wherein saidsupporting means comprises a plurality of pairs of cooperating male andfemale snap members secured respectively in opposed relation on thesupport flaps of each of said pairs of support flaps in predeterminedspaced relation to each other, whereby each of said pairs of snapmembers is adapted to be snapped together within the periphery of apiece of jewelry to respectively hold pieces of jewelry between theirassociated support flaps.
 4. The bag as defined in claim 3 wherein eachof said flexible support flaps comprises a folded piece of flexiblematerial.
 5. The bag as defined in claim 4 wherein the two support flapsin each of said operatively associated pairs of support flaps are sewntogether and to said central zone along a common stitching path.
 6. Thebag as defined in claim 5 wherein said side flaps are foldable over saidsupport flaps and said central zone and said sheet of flexible materialis adapted to be rolled over upon itself along an axis extendingparallel to said stitching path.
 7. The bag as defined in claim 6including at least one elastic loop secured to one end of said centralzone for surrounding and maintaining said bag in its rolled upconfiguration.
 8. The jewelry bag as defined in claim 1 wherein saidsheet of flexible material is generally square in plan and said sideflaps comprise four generally triangular corner portions thereof.
 9. Thejewelry bag as defined in claim 8 including cooperating fastening meansmounted at diametrically opposed corners of said sheet for securing saidcorners together over said central zone.
 10. The bag as defined in claim1 wherein said support flaps each comprises a folded piece of flexiblematerial sewn together at one end in operatively associated pairs tosaid central zone.
 11. The jewelry bag as defined in claim 1 whereinsaid support flaps each comprises a piece of folded material sewn at oneend to said central zone of said sheet.
 12. The jewelry bag as definedin claim 11 including a plurality of support flaps secured to saidcentral zone in spaced parallely extending relation.
 13. The bag asdefined in claim 12 wherein said side flaps are foldable over saidsupport flaps and said central zone and said sheet of flexible materialis adapted to be rolled over upon itself along an axis extendingparallel to said stitching path.
 14. The bag as defined in claim 13including at least one elastic loop secured to one end of said centralzone for surrounding and maintaining said bag in its rolled upconfiguration.
 15. The bag as defined in claim 1 including at least oneelastic loop secured to one end of said central zone for surrounding andmaintaining said bag in its rolled up configuration.
 16. A device forsupporting and storing jewelry comprising a first relatively flatmounting sheet, at least one pair of operatively associated jewelrysupport flaps secured to said mounting sheet, and securing means mountedon said flaps for securing individual pieces of jewelry between saidpair of flaps; said securing means comprising cooperating male andfemale snap members respectively mounted on the opposite flaps of saidpair of cooperating flaps.
 17. The device as defined in claim 16including a plurality of parallely extending pairs of operativelyassociated jewelry support flaps and a plurality of said male and femalesnap members mounted on said flaps in predetermined spaced locations.18. The device as defined in claim 17 including a relatively rigidcontainer, having a flat base, said mounting sheet being secured to saidbase for support thereby.